Technology

There's a lot to say about how artificial intelligence will disrupt healthcare as we know it. Here's a crash course in what AI and machine learning mean for healthcare today and what the future could look like for these technologies.…

Move over the Winklevoss twins, here in Ireland we have the Happy Pear Twins and they came to the conclusion that blockchain is indeed a vegan. So how did we reach a conclusion of such epic proportions? Well – we were…

Much of the coverage about smart cities discusses how sensors, automation and energy-efficient buildings could forever change the lives of the residents who live in them. But, outside of the dazzling examples of high-tech components, one…

Sometimes at the end we find the nugget, the truth we’ve been looking for, or the idea that brings a story to life. So it was in this interview with global ambassador for the largest blockchain technology company in the world, Bitfury, Marc…

Stevie II, Ireland’s first socially assistive AI robot, will bring supportive technologies such as video calling and social media to elderly people and their caregivers. Robotic engineers unveiled their invention in Trinity College…

“Do I like Blockchain?” Howard repeats the question very clearly and very obviously as if speaking to someone with limited comprehension. “That is like asking if I like a chair,” he replies. “Yes, of course I like a chair. I like to sit on…

'I am Iron Man' Tony Stark created a powered, weaponised exoskeleton to defend himself from death. This sparked an enterprise that spanned a decade of filmmaking. The Iron Man suit began as a personal defence project, transformed into a…

Last week the European Commission proposed new safety measures to be introduced on all new models of cars sold in the European Union from 2022. So, what is the technology behind the EU’s new car safety proposals? Intelligent Speed…

Football is a sport enjoyed globally, with a fan base in the billions. It’s a sport that inspires a great amount of passion and enthusiasm, and goings-on in the sport often reflect issues that affect the broader human condition. Naturally,…

Bars and restaurants have embraced the latest technologies with enthusiasm, and their readiness is easy to understand. Bar technology has the potential to modernise one of the oldest of trades. Even the most capable manager needs support,…